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=>Bunch   

 

Function: noun

Plural: bunches

Meanings:
1 [count] : a group of things of the same kind that are held or tied together or that grow together
Examples:
<a bunch of flowers/grapes>
<He always had a bunch of keys on his belt.>
<Dried herbs hung in bunches from the kitchen rafters.>

2 [count] somewhat informal : a group of people or things that are together or are associated with each other in some way — usually singular
Examples:
<a nice bunch of people>
<A bunch of us are going out for lunch.>
<They're a pretty wild bunch (of people).>
<All his books are good, but this one is the best/pick of the bunch.>

3 chiefly US, somewhat informal : a large amount : lot
Example:
[singular] <Thanks a bunch.>

Note: This sense of bunch is usually followed by of.
Examples:
[singular] <We spent a bunch of money on our vacation.>
<having a (whole) bunch of problems>
<What a bunch of nonsense!>
[plural] <They make bunches [=lots] ofmoney.>

4 bunches [plural] British : a way of arranging hair by separating it into two sections and tying these at each side of the head
Example:
<She wore her hair in bunches. [=(US)ponytails]>